COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION OF ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN PHONOLOGY.
Keywords:
phonology, comparison, English phonology, Russian phonology, consonants, vowels, phonetic differences.Abstract
This article emphasizes the difference and similarities of English and Russian phonology. Compared to English, Russian vowels are clear and for long period, however there is not any diphthong in Russian language. Some of the Russian consonants are absent in English, which makes the pronunciation diverse. In Russian, consonants are harsher and does not consist aspiration, while in English, consonants are softer with air-breathing in pronunciation. Stress patterns are also another differentiation in two languages along with intonation. In Russian intonation plays a significant role, due to the fact that it delivers emotion, purpose and meaning. English speakers can better prepare for learning Russian by understanding the differences in pronunciation between the two languages. To fill the void left by prior research in this sector, we intend to investigate the most significant challenges commonly encountered by foreign students of Russian and English.
